Rufus S. Clemons, 86, from White County, passed away Aug. 30, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Mr. Clemons was born March 11, 1934, in the Bon Air community, of White County, to Willard Clemons and Molly Millard Clemons.
He had a successful career with NCR. He graduated from White County High School, in 1952. He attended the University of Florida, Loyola University Maryland, The University of Alabama, and Tennessee Tech. He was a member of West Sparta Church of Christ and Cottondale United Methodist Church.
Mr. Clemons taught Sunday School at their church, in Cottondale, Alabama, which impacted those he ministered. He will be missed by those who knew him for his devotion to God and family. He was married to Barbara K. Rollins Clemons for 65 years from White County who passed away Dec. 2, 2017.
He had an adventurous spirit for travel. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren, which was evident in the way he spoke of his family.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Willene Clemons who passed March 1, 2026
Survivors include his wife Linda Clemons from Cottondale, Alabama; her sons, Lynn, Morri, Joe, and Brett Morrison; and her loving and devoted family.
Survivor also include his three children, Rick (Sue) Clemons, of Winter Park, Florida, Ann Vanderbilt, of Forest, Virginia, Dean (Angella) Clemons, of Fincastle, Virginia; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brothers, Tommy Clemons, Mitch Clemons, and Gerald Clemons.
Family and friends will hold a memorial service, in Alabama, on a later date, so those who cannot travel can attend to celebrate Mr. Clemons.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Sept. 5, 2020, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home, with burial in Old Bon Air Cemetery. Derrick Coble will officiate. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m., Sept. 5, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Stuller, Jason Clemons, Chris Clemons, Grant Clemons, Matthew Clemons, and Nicholas Baker.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to West Sparta Church of Christ, 100 Hampton Dr., Sparta, Tennessee 38583 or Cottondale United Methodist Church, 2117 Church St., Cottondale, Alabama 35453 https://www.cottondaleumc.org/giving
Oak Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
